Yearly weather and climate in Istanbul, Turkey
The yearly weather in Istanbul runs from around 5°C in February to 31°C in July. August is the driest month at 1 rainy days; December the wettest at 14. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 13.6 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 5.1 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Nov (178mm over 11 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 7°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Istanbul, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 1152°642°12Jan
- 1152°541°7Feb
- 1356°643°13Mar
- 1864°1051°11Apr
- 2067°1254°13May
- 2781°1966°5Jun
- 3188°2271°5Jul
- 3187°2272°1Aug
- 2781°1966°10Sep
- 2271°1558°5Oct
- 1661°1151°11Nov
- 1254°846°14Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Aug is typically driest at 1 days (8mm); Dec the wettest at 14 days (130mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | 6°C | 12 | 61mm |
| Feb | 11°C | 5°C | 7 | 37mm |
| Mar | 13°C | 6°C | 13 | 101mm |
| Apr | 18°C | 10°C | 11 | 83mm |
| May | 20°C | 12°C | 13 | 69mm |
| Jun | 27°C | 19°C | 5 | 27mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 22°C | 5 | 21mm |
| Aug | 31°C | 22°C | 1 | 8mm |
| Sep | 27°C | 19°C | 10 | 83mm |
| Oct | 22°C | 15°C | 5 | 26mm |
| Nov | 16°C | 11°C | 11 | 178mm |
| Dec | 12°C | 8°C | 14 | 130mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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